Connect a display or projector that has a VGA connector: Use a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter to connect the display to the Thunderbolt port on your Mac. Connect a display to a Mini DisplayPort: Plug the displays cable directly into the Mini DisplayPort on your Mac.Connect a display or projector that has a VGA connector

What cable connects MacBook to Projector?

Step 1: determine what you need In many cases, you need a cable converter to connect a projector to your Apple MacBook. This is because you connect most projectors via an HDMI or VGA connector. Newer Apple MacBook models (2015 or later) only have Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports. So check which connectors you have.